Taxidermists in Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford County hunters typically deal with thick brush and river bottoms, bringing in everything from heavy-racked whitetails to wood ducks pulled from the Potomac marshes. When you get a trophy down, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Virginia game. These shops handle the mounting process so you can get your deer or waterfowl back on the wall without driving halfway across the state.

There are currently two taxidermy operations listed in the Stafford area. Shops like Katniss Taxidermy specialize in preserving the details of your hunt, whether it is a shoulder mount or specialized bird work. Since these are smaller local outfits, it is best to call ahead and discuss turnaround times before you drop off your hide or bird.

2 taxidermists in Stafford County

Serving Stafford.

Katniss Taxidermy

Taxidermist VerifiedClosed

Stafford, VA

Call Directions View profile

Wildfowl Taxidermy

Taxidermist VerifiedClosed

Stafford, VA

Call Directions View profile

Using taxidermists in Stafford County

A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.

What to ask before you commit

What is your current turnaround time, in months?
Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?

What it usually costs

Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.

Timing matters

Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.